Mon, May-06-02, 12:51
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Re: I'd like some info too, please
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Originally posted by Heather
Could you tell me about hazelnut and avocado oil, too, please? I bought some this weekend and fried my eggs in the hazelnut oil, but didn't have the heat on too high.
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Hazelnut oil is high in monounsaturates and can be used in medium heat cooking - Avocado oil is also mostly monounsaturate and has a high smoke point (meaning it takes hotter temps to break it down - unlike polyunsaturates, such as flax oil).
From an EFA FAQ:
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Q. What are the best oils for cooking and baking?
A. Oils high in monounsaturated fats and saturated fats are more heat stable than delicate polyunsaturated fats. Oils can be broken into categories of low, medium and high heat. When baking at an oven temperature of 325°F/163°C, the moisture of the food keeps the inside temperature under 212°F/100°C, which allows for most culinary oils to be used in baking. - Low Heat (212°F/100°C) Pumpkin Oil, Safflower Oil, Sunflower Oil - Medium Heat (325°F/163°C) Hazelnut Oil, Olive Oil, Pistachio Oil, Sesame Oil - High Heat (375°F/190°C) Coconut Butter, Hi -Oleic Sunflower Oil
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Avocado would fall under "high heat"
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